Thursday, November 22, 2012

The Homemade Italiano Version Dinner





Remember, in my last post, I mentioned that we would have an italiano dinner... hahaha, these were the result of the food that I made that night.

Super satisfying, Alhamdulillah....

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

13th November 2012

Today is Deepavali... it is a public holiday.
However, I am working. I am switching Friday as my public holiday.
Thursday is Ma'al Hijrah - New Year Celebration.
So I plan to take a whole stretch of leave with no interval breaks in between.

Tonight, dinner is planned as such :-
1- spaghetti carbonara with sausage
2- garlic french cheese

Makan Italiano la puloks....

I am supposed to finish my proposal by today. But still looking for ideas on how to do it.
Ya Allah, please help me on this.

With new year coming, I haven't even muhasabah and see what needs to be improved and what needs to be done. I have yet to set new goals for the new year.

This time round, I want to make it simple and achievable.InsyaAllah.



Weddings

ME & Hubby

The Bride & Groom

The time when sisters meet.... A rare occasion

Another pose...

Let the pictures do the TALKING

Mama & Ain - naik pelamin

Ain and her cousins

Khalis melayan his cousin

The 4 of us

Posing Sakan

Friday, November 09, 2012

If this is what Allah wants to give me....ALHAMDULILLAH!

It's Friday! 9th November 2012.

I have an appointment in Putrajaya - at 9am sharp. The plan is to go to my boss's house, park my car there, and we will go together in her car.

Left house as early as 6.30am to beat the traffic. I even manage to drop Ain off to school.
But because I felt that I still have ample time, decided to pump in petrol. Done!

But then, my car decided to die on me. The battery went flat. Adusssss.... got the guy from the pterol station to help. He took his car and tried to jumpstart. But it didn't work.

There came Rao (the transport guy who Ain used to ride on), with his 3 tonne lorry. Asked for his help to jumpstart my car, and within seconds, my car is roaring back again.

He advised me to go straight to workshop to get the battery changed. In my mind, it's ok, I will drive to my boss's house first, go for the important appointment and worry about my car battery later.

So I started my journey to my boss' house almost half hour later, which means disaster. Because the route to her house is always jam packed and I started to have cold sweat. Couldn't afford to be late. Time was almost 7.15am.

The entire journey was smooth until I reached Giant Kota Damansara road. The entire stretch was jam and it wasn't moving at all. I was there from 7.40am, called my boss' driver and told him my situation. I asked for another 10 minutes to see the progress of the road. 10 minutes passed by, and I only moved a few yards.

My boss couldn't wait for me, she has to leave. I told her that we will meet up in Putrajaya. I took a U-turn and went back to hit the hiway to go Putrajaya. But on my way, I was thinking, I am taking another risk. The moment I park my car, then I will not be able to start my car. And Putrajaya, an alien place for me, where the hell am I to get a workshop, whatmore battery.

So I decided not to attend the meeting. Told my boss about it. And now I am safely in office, waiting for the battery guy to send the battery here. Guess what, I am feeling so guilty for not able to attend the important meeting, after all the effort being put in. But, maybe Allah has HIS reason for not allowing me to go to Putrajaya. Probably HE has his plans for me.

ALHAMDULILLAH!!

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Didie...

 These are pictures of my youngest son. We named him Didie. Found him on the stairs of McDonald Rawang, on Father's Day. He was very tiny, helpless and was shivering in cold. Hubby and I decided to adopt him.

Picked him up, put him into the family breakfast bag of McDonald and brought him home. Throughout the journey, he was very quiet and didn't make noise at all, unlike many other kittens.

When arrived home, we put the bag on the table. My children thought it was breakfast for them. Ain
 almost fainted when she found the bag which was supposed to have breakfast, had a tiny little kitten in it. But of course, she was euphoric, jumped with joy!

From then on, he is the joy of our lives. He grows so fast we couldnt believe our eyes. Very naughty and playful. And now he has been with us for 5 months. He has grown so big!

Last week, thursday, he decided to left the house. Just before I left for work, I scolded him for being so naughty as his favourite past time is to play and
rip off tissue paper. He looked at me that morning and gave me his pitiful look.

Then, at about 1pm, hubby sms-ed me and said that Didie was nowhere to be found. 1st day, 2nd day, third day, everyone took turn to look for him. From one level to another level, from one block to another block, no sign of Didie. We decided to give up searching for him on the 4th day.

However, on 5th day, as early as 5.45am in the morning, we were awakened by a hard knocking on the door. Hubby quickly went to check the commotion. It was a wonderful surprise indeed! He knows his way back and I think he misses us and home so much that he went 'bertawaf' the entire house. My darling boy is back. Alhamdulillah!!!

Gubahan Sirih Junjung

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Monday, November 05, 2012

November - December

It is supposed to be relaxing months, ain't it?
Time to bring the kids out for a holiday break.
Time for family reunions.
Time for shopping with the kids.
Time for meeting friends.
Time for attending weddings.
Time for relaxation.
Time for a good break.

But, but, but, I will be very busy!

Time for company events
a) Do'a Selamat session to celebrate Ma'al Hijrah with the underpriviledged children
b) Time for strategy meeting and company trip
c) Time for INTRADE exhibition - end November.
d) Time for Clients Appreciation Dinner - mid December.
e) Time for Kick Start of a huge project - early December

So when can I spare time with my family?
I need 48 hours a day and not 24. Who can help me?

Ya Allah, no one else would be able to help except YOU!

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Kicking ALIVE!

Time to write again.
After over 2 years of dissappearance.
After such a looonnnnngggg break. I must write. Not specifically for anyone in particular, but for the sake of pouring my heart's content out.

So many things have happened in the past 2 years. Many, plenty, a lot!
Some were exctiting and some were live-learnings!

In summary and in short :-
1- I have changed job after almost 13 years in my previous company. It was a struggling 1st year for me to survive and adapt into the new environment. But now, I am liking the job so much and I hope I will retire in this company.

2- My previous boss, the owner of the company that I was attached to for 13 years, passed on a month after I left the company. Coincident? I hope so. He was one of the best bosses that I have come across in my working life. Sad to hear him leave for the life thereafter, bu the call had arrived, who could stop it?

3- Allah has been by my side during my low time and high time too... Alhamdulillah! HE has helped me in many ways and has always provide me roads and pathways for me to go through my rough times and good times well. At one time, I was at a very edgy situation, I almost lost hope, but with HIS miracle touches, HE guided me and pulled me to become one and move on with life. Alhamdulillah, ya Allah!

4- Other than my personal difficult times, my life with dearest hubby and children have been wonderful! Alhamdulillah ya Allah. For blessing me and family with richness of Eeman and barakah of life.

5- My dad, my mom, my sisters are doing well too. Alhamdulillah, ya Allah! Of course it would be a lie if I said things are well and good all the times. We have our rough times together, there have been big waves, and tough tides, but we managed to go through it together. Like I said, Allah is GREAT. He has been there always, Alhamdulillah!

6- Looking at how my children have grown up now sometimes really put tears into my eyes. I couldn't believer that they have become such a big girl/a big boy that they have their own lives now. My son is now at 14, hardly follows me to events or even shopping, like how he used to follow me, once upon a time! He prefers to stay at home, doing his own stuff. Same goes with my girl. At the age of 10, she is now really a BIG girl. No need mama to pamper her anymore. My talks with her are hovering on justifying things and advising her why yes, and why no. How time flies. I really miss them when they were small. How I wish they don't grow and remain small and cute forever.

7- Friends come and go. Lost touch with old friends, found many new friends. Even though I enjoy meeting new friends, I hope I can still keep in touch with those special friends. But they have their own lives and responsibilities.

8- A few close friends and relatives have passed on to be with the ALMIGHTY. Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rajiun!

9- Just last week, during Eidul Adha, my youngest sister sealed her 9 long years of relationship with the man she has been in love with an engagement. Alhamdulillah. We pray that this relationship will last till Jannah, InsyaAllah!

10- I am actually swarmed with work, and now in the midst of writing 2 proposal to be submitted tomorrow. But because I am running out of idea of how to do the proposals, I decided to re-start my blog again. And I will make sure to write regularly after this. It's not a definite promise, BUT I will definitely try, InsyaAllah!

Time to go. Will be back soon!

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Mother's Day Incidents

Incident 1

Just last week I got the time to spend with MAK. So I brought her for some shopping spree together with Yayah.

We started with lunch at Eiman's KopiTiam. It was a simple lunch but delicious.
Right after that we went to do the shopping spree. While shopping, she saw this nice non-stick 'kuali'. She asked me to check the price.
I checked and told her it was RM21.90. She was super excited. She claimed it was cheap as the 'kuali' is quite a quality product.

So when arrived at cashier counter, the so-called cheap 'kuali' turned out to be RM81.90. She gulped in shocked. Her eyes went wide. She panicked. But the cashier already punched the numbers and we have got no choice but pay for the now superbly expensive 'kuali'.

Then yayah and I agreed to buy the kuali as Mother's Day Gift. Immediately you see her face enlightened and her happiness glow through her not-so-big-eyes!
She got a Mother's Day gift in advanced and by chance... hehehehe

Mak - Happy Mother's Day - I love YOU with all my heart!!! Thank you for being there when I need you.

Incident 2

Last night Nurul Ain requested for extra money (on top of her daily allowance).
Please follow the mother & daughter conversation :
Ain : Mama, can I have more pocket money tomorrow?
Mama: Huh, untuk apa?
Ain : Alah, takde apa... I want to buy present for you for Mother's Day
MAma's reaction - almost fainted but with a big smile on my face
Mama : Oh yeke... how much do you want?
Ain : Hmmmm, tak banyak RM1 je...
Mama : Huh, nak beli apa dengan RM1 je?
Ain : Adalah...
Mama : OKlah, I give you tomorrow

Today - afternoon, before she went to school, I received call from Ain again with the below conversation
Ain : Mama, I want additional RM0.50. Can ar?
Mama : Huh, untuk ape pulak nih?
Ain : To buy another gift la..
Mama : Ish, tak payah la dik. Satu je dah cukup...
Ain : Alah mama, all my friends buy 2 presents for their mommies... so I also want to buy another one for you....
Mama : Oklah... ask kakak to take the money from the savings bag ok...
Ain : Ok, tq mama!

Later - just a while ago (when she returned from school), she called me, with the following conversation...
Ain : Mama, I already bought the 2 presents for you...
Mama : Oh is it? Ok lah, then you give me this Sunday lah, when we celebrate Mother's Day...
Ain : Ok, but you must help me ...
Mama : Help you with what???
Ain : Help to buy for me gift wrapper and then help me to wrap the presents, ok!!!
Mama's reaction - garu kepala yang tak gatal sambil tersengih2 kambing...

My daughter - so eager to celebrate Mother's Day!!!

RETRACT

hmmmm... if you know what this means, it is exactly what I have to do now!
again, the current feeling is neither happy nor sad...

I have no choice as changes have been made (hopefully for the better). Thus, retract!!!!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I am counting my days here...

31st May 2010 - that will be my last day here in this company that I have served more than 13 years (cumulatively).

Shared tears, sweat, laughter, ups & downs.
Been kicked around like a ball.
Been taking in a lot of rubbish.
Been swallowing in a lot of shit.
Been putting aside my pride.
Been kicking many asses.
Been throwing many tantrums.
Been sick over many matters.

Time to leave. Yes, 31st May 2010, shall be THE DAY!!!!

I am crazy over this guy and his songs are beautiful






You guys must listen to his music!
It is so tarbiah to the soul... subhanallah!!

Hold My Hand Lyrics
By: Maher Zain
I hear the flower’s kinda crying loud
The breeze’s sound in sad
Oh no
Tell me when did we become,
So cold and empty inside
Lost a way long time ago
Did we really turn out blind
We don’t see that we keep hurting each other no
All we do is just fight
Now we share the same bright sun,
The same round moon
Why don’t we share the same love
Tell me why not
Life is shorter than most have thought
Hold my hand
There are many ways to do it right
Hold my hand
Turn around and see what we have left behind
Hold my hand my friend
We can save the good spirit of me and you
For another chance
And let’s pray for a beautiful world
A beautiful world I share with you
Children seem like they’ve lost their smile
On the new blooded playgrounds
Oh no
How could we ignore , heartbreaking crying sounds
And we’re still going on
Like nobody really cares
And we just stopped feeling all the pain because
Like it’s a daily basic affair
Now we share the same bright sun,
The same round moon
Why don’t we share the same love
Tell me why not
Life is shorter than most have thought
Hold my hand
There are many ways to do it right
Hold my hand
Turn around and see what we have left behind
Hold my hand my friend
We can save the good spirit of me and you
For another chance
And let’s pray for a beautiful world
A beautiful world I share with you
No matter how far I might be
I’m always gonne be your neighbor
There’s only one small planet where to be
So I’m always gonna be your neighbor
We cannot hide, we can’t deny
That we’re always gonna be neighbors
You’re neighbor, my neighbor
We’re neighbors
So hold my hand
There are many ways to do it right
Hold my hand
Turn around and see what have left behind
So hold my hand
There are many ways to do it right
Hold my hand
Turn around and see what have left behind
Hold my hand my friend
We can save the good spirit of me and you
For another chance
And let’s pray for a beautiful world
A beautiful world I share with you

Thursday, April 01, 2010

THIS IS IT!

It took me a good solid 5 long freaking months to build the guts and the strength to finally put my feet on the ground and decide - THIS IS IT!!!

I gave my 'love letter' to my beloved boss with a clear mind. This time, no emotions involved. I gather all the guts and the strength to talk him out and make him understand of my final decision.

Yes, he didn't let me go off scott free easily. And as usual, he managed to make me cry. Of course I cried, calmly. I was very focused and knew what I wanted. I will not burn the bridge. I love the company but the working environment is no longer conducive. Now very political, and it is as bad as the actual politics situation in Perak.

Now, I dont really feel good neither I am happy. The feeling is more neutral and I have to put on my thinking cap, What's Next!

Friday, March 05, 2010

My 100th Posting after almost 4 years!

Back in 2006, on 26th February - I started to blog.
My first title was - Welcome to the New Home of MamaEmmy!!

It took me a solid 4 years to reach to my 100th post.

Of course, in between, there were loooooong silence - due to:
- time factor (lame)
- insufficient ideas (very lame)
- nothing to blog about (excuse)
- too busy with work
- lost interest in writing suddenly
- just dont feel like blogging

Finally, after the major struggling of all of the above, now I am writing and posting my 100th post!!! Congratulations to me... :-)

And I slipped again....

Just last month - on 8th February 2010 (to be precise) I fell flat on my chest.
And I had 3 full loaded bags on both my shoulders.
Can you imagine the impact?
Was it painful? Not immediately though, but a few hours later, I started to cramp all over the body.

The very next day - after a night of restlessness and uncomfortable sleep due to the pain - I had bruises on my whole right side of my body.

It took me almost a week to recover from the fall - the bruises, the pain, the limping, the body ache...

And just last night, I came home almost 10pm. Late again!
But this round, my children were still up and were waiting for me, to accompany them to have late dinner.

So I rushed to the bathroom to quickly clean myself. In the midst of being hasty and hurry, I slipped again.
I was not sure whether it was because my bathroom floor was slippery or because I just couldn't balance myself well.

There I was, like sebiji nangka busuk, seated on the floor, crying after a loud thump!
My children came rushing to the door and knocked very hard until they heard my reply. Then only they stopped knocking!

Today, I am limping again, for the second time this year, in less than a month!

One day (which is very soon, I think), I will rot not because of my age that I am getting old, but more of the falls that I had during my entire life... several hundred times... countless times!!!!

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

News.... it either kills you or excites you...

I heard 2 news of the same content today...

both about pregnancy... and both happened out of wedlock... gosh!! So much of our current education of being very open and westernised and modern!!! Nauzubillahi minzalik...

Ya allah, jauhkan keluargaku dari segala ujian & malapetaka sebegini rupa. Aku tak sanggup untuk menghadapinya...

Ya allah, kau limpahi barakah & hidayah mu kepada kami supaya kami sentiasa berada di jalan yang benar...

Ya allah, kau kurniakan kepada kami semua ketaqwaan and keimanan supaya kami sentiasa dijauhi dari segala maksiat dunia...

Amiiin, yarabbal Alamin!!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

EXTREME on both ends....

The current weather is reallyx100 HOT! Astaghfirullahal 'azim...

While driving to work this morning, makes me wonder of the situation of weather-bonkersness (is there such word) here in this country...

Early of the year (january till april-may)- the heat is super crazy until it can dehydrate the entire living things in this side of the region... yesterday, the weather registered at its highest, 38 degrees celsius... hello, its fever everywhere!!!!

You can see forest starts to burn on its own... trees alongside the road start to look brown, the earth is dry and even the rivers water level have dropped to a very alarming level... DRY!!!

Then, towards the end of the year (october till december) monsoon season everywhere, flash flood happens, and it happens in the middle of the city like Kuala Lumpur... what more rural places... you see water everywhere... the sea will be accompanied with huge waves that roar every second, the rain pours without feeling guilty, non-stop through out the day...

Things happen always on the extreme note...
When it is hot - DRY SPELL!
When it rains - FLOOD SPILL!


Since our new home has no air-cond to help us sleep throughout the night comfortably... the four of us now sleep right underneath the vigorous working ceiling fan (poor fella - working 24/7)... and also with a little bit of help of some sprinkling water here and there...

Maybe tonight hubby wants to shop for a new set of air-cond for the new home... yeayyyy!!!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Fulfilling Weekend....

Saturday - 19th Feb 2010

Lazed at home while waiting for Khalis complete his cross country activity....
Afterwhich we went back to our 'resort home' and continued to lepak until end of the day....

Sunday - 20th Feb 2010

After Subuh, did a brisk walk until it was almost 9am... almost 2.5hrs of jog-a-walk... unbelievable (at least for me)... then went to pasar to buy some stuff for lunch, planned to cook at mom's new nest...

then, brought my kids for a good swimming dip, which is very near to mom's place... had a good swim for almost 1.5hours...

rushed back to mummy's house, cooked and had a very late lunch.

then, lepak all the way till night!

Whooaaaa, never felt so fulfilling in getting so many activities squeezed in a day for quite a while now... and I think now, I want to make it a habit!!!